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                              Quinoa Tabouli

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegan

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Water
     1/2  cup           Quinoa
   3      medium        Ripe tomatoes
   1      cup           Parsley
   1      cup           Scallions
     1/3  cup           Freshly squeezed lemon juice
     1/3  cup           Safflower oil
   2      tablespoons   Fresh mint
                        Salt -- to taste

 Pour water into a 1-quart saucepan.  
Add quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover. 
 Cook for 10 to 15 min., or until all water has been absorbed.

 While the quinoa is cooking, finely chop the tomatoes, parsley, and scallions. 
 Add lemon juice, oil, and mint to tomato mixture. Stir in cooked quinoa and salt. Mix well.

 Let tabouli sit in the refrigerator for a day to blend flavors.

 Note:  Also, she neglected to mention that tabouli is traditionally served at room temperature.


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